Trimmer​/Climber - Union - NTS

Job Title:

Trimmer/Climber

Job Type: Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay:
Competitive, Hourly

• Trims and/or removes trees, branches, trunk sections
• Operate and service all required tools/equipment.
• Cuts and splits large debris into manageable pieces.
• Sprays areas with equipment to prevent further growth.
• Loads/unloads trucks.
• Feeds brush & debris into wood chipper.
• Repairs minor job-related damage to lawns, fences, and walk-ways.
• Services gasoline, air, and hand‑powered tools and other equipment.
• Relays hand‑signals, directs traffic, drives, and operates trucks and equipment, as assigned.
• Keeps trucks and work area clear and orderly.
• Safeguards employees and public from hazards in and around work area.
• Cooperates with customer, police, and fire departments when blocking street or driveways.
• Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and public.
• Trained to perform tree and bucket rescue.
• Assists training new employees.
• Assumes responsibility for the inspection and proper working conditions of tools, truck, and other work equipment.
• Requests repair or replacement, when necessary.
• Maintains good housekeeping on truck and at work locations.
• Performs other related work, as assigned by superiors.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work with hands above head for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to walk, climb, and work from ladders, or at various heights, on uneven and slippery surfaces, performing mentally/physically demanding work under unfavorable weather conditions while handling equipment or material.
• No fear of heights.
• Must have good hand‑to‑eye coordination.
• Must be willing to join local union and pay union dues.

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Entry-level position, no experience required.
• Previous experience a plus.

Employees may be required to complete and pass a pre‑employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

Driver License Preferred, but not required.

Must have own transportation to and from the show‑up location.

• Rare (less than 10%):
  Sitting, Kneeling, Crawling, Color Vision, Climbing Stairs
• Occasional (up to 33%):
  Stooping, Squatting, Climbing On/Off Truck, Climbing Ladders, Pushing, Reading
• Frequent (up to 66%):
  Carrying, Pulling, Lifting up to 50 lbs., Balancing, body‑twisting, Hearing/Speech Range, Lifting, Lifting up to 10 lbs., Manual Dexterity, Speaking Clearly, Walking
• Continuous (up to 100%):
  Standing, Sense of Touch, Gripping, Seeing Distant, Reaching, range‑of‑motion, Depth Perception, Lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., Climbing Poles, Sense of Touch

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, maintain attention and concentration for extended periods, withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, wear personal protective equipment as necessary, and communicate with others effectively.

We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well‑being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling . We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e‑Verify all newly hired employees.

• All job offers are subject to pre‑employment drug screening and a background check.
• Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.